Bangladesh experienced a below-par day yesterday at Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium, losing their last five wickets for just 27 runs to end their first innings on 332-allout. The Pakistan top-order then concluded the day’s play on a commanding 227/1, trailing the Tigers by 105 runs heading into the third day’s play today.
The home side’s miseries compounded when skipper Mushfiqur Rahim injured his right ring finger while attempting a catch of Azhar Ali off the bowling of debutant Mohammad Shahid.
The 26-year old left the ground during the final drinks break and was immediately rushed to the nearby hospital where he underwent x-rays. The results, however, were not serious as previously thought.
According to Bangladesh Cricket Board media manager Rabeed Imam, Mushfiq is still feeling some pain although he is expected to return to the field today as the home side bid to come back in the first Test.
Opener Imrul Kayes donned the gloves in Mushfiq’s absence while vice-captain Tamim Iqbal captained the side in the final hour of the day’s play.
Yesterday was a bad day in the office for Mushfiq who dropped Azhar twice, on 11 and 28. All-rounder Shakib al Hasan was the unlucky bowler on the first occasion while Shahid was deprived of his maiden Test wicket the second time.
